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Top 5 Boba Spots You Should Try in Koreatown LA

Lee-Anne Jae Aranda

Koreatown LA local news writer.

From traditional Taiwanese boba teas and lattes to smoothies and fruit teas, Koreatown has quite a selection of boba shops. For boba and non-boba lovers alike, make a stop at any of these spots, and you’re bound to find something you like for your customization. Whether you need a palate cleanser after filling up with KBBQ, or just need to satisfy a craving, Ktownly has you covered. Let us know if we missed your favorite!

© Dragon Boba

1. Dragon Boba

528 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020

https://dragonbobausa.com/

(213) 375-7001

What was once IOTA Brew Cafe and a stand for Korean street food has now been transformed into Dragon Boba, one of the newest boba/coffee shops in the community. Specializing in bubble tea and desserts, some customer favorites include Strawberry Yakult, Lychee Mojito, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, and mochi donuts.

Open daily from 12:30pm-9pm, and Tuesday from 3pm-9pm.

© Tiger Sugar

2. Tiger Sugar

3465 W 6th St Ste 120, Los Angeles, CA 90020

https://www.instagram.com/tigersugarsocal/

(213) 568-3436

We’ve raved about this spot here before, so it’s only right we give a little reminder of how good it is here for all boba lovers out there. Birthplace of the original brown sugar bubble tea with fresh cream and unique tiger stripe design from Taiwan, Tiger Sugar is now dominating the US market.

Open Sunday-Thursday from 12pm-10pm, and Friday-Saturday from 12pm-11pm.

© YiFang Taiwan Fruit Tea

3. YiFang Taiwan Fruit Tea

3726 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

https://www.instagram.com/yifangtea.ktown/

(213) 277-1530

YiFang Tea prides themselves on using real ingredients and no powders for their drinks, ranging from fruit teas to tea lattes and Yakult teas. Their most popular fruit tea inherits the childhood name and secret formula of the founder’s grandmother from Taiwan, YiFang. Did we mention that they boil their own demerara cane syrup?

Open Monday-Thursday from 12pm-8:30pm, and Friday-Sunday from 11:30am-9:30pm.

© King Fu Tea

4. Kung Fu Tea

740 S Western Ave #117/#118, Los Angeles, CA 90005

https://www.kungfutea.com/

If you’re a boba addict, you’ve probably already heard of this spot, given it has 10+ locations in Southern California alone. But if you haven’t given them a try yet, Kung Fu Tea has a wide range of drink options for any preference. Best sellers include their freshly brewed Milk Tea, Winter Melon Milk Tea, and Mango Green Tea.

Open Sunday-Thursday from 12pm-10pm, and Friday-Saturday from 12pm-11pm.

© H2bOba

5. H2bOba

100, 1/2 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

(213) 568-3470

Locally owned and operated, H2bOba is a water store and boba shop in one, so you can knock out two things when you visit: water refill and cravings. Not only do they brew their teas with alkaline water, but they also make their smoothies with alkaline ice. Their drink selections include Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie, Jasmine Milk Tea, and Watermelon Slush.